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Research Paper- MLA for 1A 6 sources
Research Paper- MLA
Research the approved topic. Submit one 6 page typed paper, double spaced, correct point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 6 sources. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code:
AXA9245
By
serahirasuna
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Research Paper
Excellent
5 pts
Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
2 pts
Writing-organization,
20 pts
Development & organization
Excellent
Paper is clearly organized. Topic is defined and well developed. Writing goes beyond competence and is original and confident. Writer has synthesized the material. There is a strong thesis that argues a point.
Good
One of the elements in the excellent column is missing or lacking.
Tone may be subjective instead of objective.
Thesis is there, but unfocused.
Fair
Two elements are missing and/or there is not enough of the writer's presence. Some content is good, but paragraphs remain undeveloped. Thesis is vague or missing.
Poor
-Organization is missing; paper lacks clarity and/or completeness. Or the paper may be a "quilt" of quotes and repetitious because of lack of content.
Basic specs
15 pts
Min. requirements
Excellent
Paper is at least 6 pages long in length, double spaced not counting W.C. page. Times New Roman 12pt. font. 1" margins. Done using MLA style
Good
-Paper is at least 5 pages pages in length, double spaced, not counting WC page. Times New Roman 12 pt. font. 1" margins. Uses MLA style
Fair
-Paper is at least 5 pages in length, double spaced, not counting WC page. font and margins are partially correct. MLA is incorrect.
Poor
-Paper is less than 5 pages in length, double spaced, not counting WC page. Font and margins are not correct. MLA not used.
Enter Title
10 pts
Plagiarism
Excellent
0-10%
Good
11-15%
Fair
16-25%
Poor
over 25%
Grammar and Mechanics
15 pts
Excellent
Good paragraphing. Ideas are well developed into paragraph form. No run-on sentences. No fragments or serious grammar errors. Some minor errors might exist.
Good
Good paragraphing. No run-on sentences and no fragments. Paragraphs are incomplete. Minor errors are frequent enough to call attention to themselves.
Fair
Some run-ons or fragments. Problems with spelling, agreement, etc. It is clear that editing did not take place.
Poor
Major problems. Rampant run-ons/fragments. No paragraphing. Errors interfere with understanding. It is clear no proofing has taken place & writer's credibility is in question.
Quality of research
25 pts
Excellent
Cited 6 or more credible sources, all cited properly. All info relevant to topic. Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic. Good perspective of area.
Good
Cited 5 sources. Sources are mostly reliable & cited properly. Most info relevant to topic. Sufficient info to support most elements of topic. Perspective is not wide, but sufficient.
Fair
Cited 4 sources. Source reliability is questionable. There may be too many random web source or short articles that provide spotty information. Perspective is missing. Spotty support for claims.
Poor
Cited only 3 sources. or failed to cite internally, or MLA not used. Source reliability is questionable. Web sources used exclusively. Not enough support for any claim.
Works Cited/Citations
15 pts
Excellent
-All sources properly cited in both paper and WC page; a few minor errors in format or punctuation may exist, but are minor. Citations are handled well & there are no floating quotes; there are hanging indents in WC page.
Good
-All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. 5 or more errors in formatting MLA in either paper or WC page.
Fair
-Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-More than than 6 errors in format.
Poor
-Sources are not properly cited in paper and/or WC page. MLA not used. Internal citing may be entirely absent.
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
English
Education
Types:
Presentation
Writing
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